Nortonville Public Library

Overbooked Book Club-Feb Chat and Coffee
2024-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
This month, we’re meeting at the Walnut St Deli in Oskaloosa at noon for lunch, coffee, and a book chat, and we’re reading Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. We can carpool to the location!

Adult Craft Night-Reversible Porch Leaner Signs
2024-02-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
For February’s craft, we’ll be making reversible porch leaner signs! One side will be St. Patrick’s Day, the other, Easter. This will be free and ages 18+, but you must RSVP to secure your spot and supplies!

March Adult Paint Night
2024-03-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Join us for a relaxed evening of painting and chatting. We’ll be painting “Periwinkle Pig.” All skill levels welcome, this is a no judgement zone! Teens and adults may participate.

March Craft Night-Yarn Wrapped Wall Art
2024-03-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
For our March Adult Craft Night, we going to be making these super fun and unique pieces of wall art! Each one will be completely different than the next, because you’ll choose your color(s), word, and design. It’s free–RSVP for yourself and your friends to secure a spot! Teens and adults welcome.

Annual Petting Zoo and Easter Fun!
2024-03-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
It’s Easter time, and that means we’re having our Annual Petting Zoo immediately following the Nortonville Easter Egg Hunt! The event is free and open to everyone. We’ll have a variety of baby animals to see and pet, plus Easter activities for all ages. Beginning around 10:30 am until the library closes at noon (or it’s nap time for the baby animals).

April Book Club Chat
2024-04-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We’re discussing The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams in April! The book is available for free in audio and ebook form or contact us for a physical copy. Everyone is welcome for an informal chat, snacks, and drinks!

Annual Plant and Book Sale
2024-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
it’s time again for our Annual Plant and Book Sale! This is one of the library’s two big fundraisers for the year, and all money raised goes to this year’s summer reading program.
This year, we’ll have “personal shopping.” Fill out a form (online or on paper) with which categories of books you’d like and how many, and we’ll choose a selection of them for you ahead of time! Details to come.
Of course, we’ll also have a huge selection of books to browse for $0.25 each, DVDs, video games, and puzzles for $1 each, or a “fill a bag” option for $5, and plants! Garden fruits and veggies, annuals, perennials, succulents, and houseplants, all priced low and ready to go home with you or be gifted to someone special.Of course, we’ll also have a huge selection of books to browse for $0.25 each, DVDs, video games, and puzzles for $1 each, or a “fill a bag” option for $5, and plants! Garden fruits and veggies, annuals, perennials, succulents, and houseplants, all priced low and ready to go home with you or be gifted to someone special. And, if you have more of a black thumb than green, we’ll have crocheted plants as well….MUCH harder to kill those. You will definitely not want to miss this big event at the library!!

Craft Night Fundraiser
2024-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We are squeezing in a special adult event before summer reading kicks off in early June!

We’re hosting a special craft night fundraiser with TWO project choices (wooden sign decor OR summer wreaths with mesh, ribbon or flowers) and snacks and drinks provided! We’re just asking for a $5 donation that will go straight into supplies and prizes for our “Adventure Begins at the Library” summer reading program this year.

RSVP is required. Please contact us with questions!

End of School Year Celebration
2024-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
It’s that time again already! School’s nearly out for summer and we’re going to celebrate. Join us for snacks, snow cones, movies, and a special craft. If it’s a nice day, we’ll have some outside fun, too! Starts at 2:00pm.

May Book Club Chat
2024-05-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
This month, we’re reading Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. We’ll have drinks and snacks, and everyone is welcome! We have physical copies of the book to check out, and the free audiobook is available on Hoopla.

Adult Paint Night: Sunset Campfire
2024-06-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Follow along with a virtual paint instructor to create your own “Sunset Campfire” painting. All skill levels welcome, we don’t judge!! Open to teens and adults.

Master Gardener Info Session
2024-06-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
If you love to garden, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!K-State’s Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Course consists of 40 hours of training with K-State specialists, followed by 40 hours of environmental volunteer work in your community.
Join us for a meet and greet and informational session to learn more about the program and how you can get involved!If you have already attended an EMG info session, you do not need to attend a second one.

June Book Club Chat
2024-06-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Lago Vista Grill, 102 Main St, Ozawkie, 66070
For our first book of the adventurous summer, we’re reading West with the Night by Beryl Markham. Audiobook and ebook available for free on Hoopla, or get a physical copy from the library. Everyone is welcome!

Adult Craft Night: Paint By Numbers
2024-06-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Join us for another relaxing, low pressure craft night with chatting and painting by numbers! We have several gorgeous travel scenes and landscape paintings to choose from. Free and open to teens and adults. Please RSVP to secure a spot.

Adult Paint Night: Sunrise Beach Bike
2024-07-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Follow along with a virtual paint instructor to create your own “Sunrise Beach Bike” painting. All skill levels welcome, we don’t judge!! Free and open to teens and adults. Please RSVP to secure a spot.

House Plant Clinic
2024-07-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Do you have a house plant that is struggling? Then bring it to our houseplant clinic to get a diagnosis and steps to get your plant green and growing again.

We will go over the basics of house plant care, common issues and their solutions. Bring as many plants as you like!

Adult Craft Night: Map Decor
2024-07-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Join us for the last adult craft of summer reading! We’re creating wall hangings with maps and other supplies for a meaningful piece of decor. Adults (18+). Please RSVP to secure a spot!

Atlas Education Animal Visit
2024-07-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Atlas Education is coming to visit, and they’re bringing their animal friends!! Join us for a free, fun event during which you’ll learn about all kinds of reptiles and amphibians (including some we haven’t met before), and pet or hold them (only if you want!).

There are a couple of waivers to fill out, so plan to come a few minutes early! Children do need to be accompanied by an older teen or adult.

Adult Craft Night: Embroidery Hoop Art
2024-08-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We’re transitioning into fall with our August craft night! Join us for this free event (ages 18+) and create a piece of wall decor/art with an embroidery hoop, fabric, and other supplies. Get started on your fall/Halloween crafting or make something less “seasonal.” It’s up to you! Please RSVP to secure your spot and make sure we have enough supplies.

August Book Club Chat: The American Queen by Vanessa Miller
2024-08-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
This month, we’re reading The American Queen by Vanessa Miller. Check out a physical copy at the library or find the audiobook or ebook on the free Hoopla app then come discuss it with us while we eat and drink and have fun!

September Craft Night: Thrifted Ghost Paintings
2024-09-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We’re going to have a spooky good time painting extra details onto thrift store paintings. This event is free, but you *must* RSVP to secure a spot.
Due to cost of supplies, this event is for adults 18+ only.
If you have or find a painting you want to use, bring it!

Sept Book Club Chat: The Body in the Bookstore
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
This month, we’re reading The Body in the Bookstore by Ellie Alexander. Check out a physical copy at the library or find the audiobook on the free Hoopla app then come discuss it with us while we eat and drink and have fun!

4th Annual Frankentoys Event
2024-10-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
When the kids are out of school, we’re having our fourth annual FRANKENTOYS event! We will have stuffed animal/doll parts to put together, plus (not scary) Halloween movies and snacks. The “tools” the kids/teens use to put their creatures together will depend on their skill levels….there will be needles and thread, duct tape, safety pins etc. If your child needs a lot of help, please send them with a teen or adult, as we will probably have a large group to assist.

If you have stuffies or dolls that you no longer need/want, we’d love to take them! You can drop them off in the entryway or city hall if the library isn’t open. Or, if a high schooler you know needs community service, send them our way! It takes a village, THANK YOU!

November Adult Craft Night-Fabric Gnomes
2024-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
For our November craft night, we’ll be making no-sew shelf-sitting gnomes. Free to attend but RSVPs are very much appreciated. Open to ages 16+.

November Book Club Chat: You Belong Here Now
2024-11-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
This month, we’re reading and chatting about You Belong Here Now by Dianna Rostad. You can find the audiobook and ebook for free on Hoopla or request a copy at the library. We always have refreshments, and anyone is welcome to join!

December Book Club Chat
2024-12-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
This month, we’re reading and chatting about Tis the (damn) Season by Fiona Gibson. You can find the audiobook and ebook for free on Hoopla or request a copy at the library. December is our “potluck” holiday party, so feel free to bring a snack or drink to share!

Adult Craft Night-Wine Cork Trivets or Memo Boards
2025-03-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Craft night is back! It’s been a long winter, but we’re looking forward to crafting with adults again. The program is free and supplies are provided, but an RSVP is strongly recommended. You have the option to make a trivet/coasters or a memo/bulletin board out of wine corks.

March Book Club Chat: The Radio Hour
2025-03-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
This month, we’re reading The Radio Hour by Victoria Purman. Come for the chat, snacks, and drinks!

Adult Craft Night: Spring Frame Wreaths
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
For our April craft night, we’ll be using wooden frames, paint, ribbon, flowers, and plenty of hot glue to create beautiful spring wreaths.

This event is free and open to ages 18+. Please RSVP to secure your spot and supplies.

Annual Petting Zoo and Easter Activities
2025-04-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
It’s Easter time, and that means we’re having our Annual Petting Zoo immediately following the Nortonville Easter Egg Hunt! The event is free and open to everyone. We’ll have a variety of baby animals to see and pet, plus Easter activities for all ages. Beginning around 10:30 am until the library closes at noon.
